In an historic event from Military Island in front of the Recruiting Station in Times Square, 12 future Sailors from the Bronx, Brooklyn and central/northern New Jersey are scheduled to swear into the Navy and recite the Oath of Enlistment live at 2 p.m. CDR Penny Glover, Commanding Officer, Navy Recruiting District New York, will be the official enlistment officer. The ceremony will air live on the Fleet Week New York Facebook page. As safety is the upmost priority during the COVID-19 pandemic, all future Sailors will adhere to strict CDC social distancing guidelines and wear protective masks during the ceremony.
“This is a momentous occasion and I can’t think of a better way to usher in the Memorial Day weekend. For each of them, this marks the beginning of their individual transitions into the United States Navy and careers as Navy Sailors,” said Rear Adm. Charles W. Rock, Commander, Navy Region Mid-Atlantic. ‘During this unique time for our nation, being a part of this ceremony demonstrates their devotion to service and drive to be a part of America’s Navy to meet our mission that never stops.”
In addition to the enlistment ceremony, tomorrow’s schedule of events will include:
9 a.m. – See part two of a virtual tour aboard USS Laboon (DDG 58) from Naval Station Norfolk on Facebook.
LIVE-9:30 a.m. – Meet some of the crew aboard USS Laboon (DDG 58) on Facebook.
10 a.m. – Experience a U.S. Marine Corps Marine Air-Ground Task Force demonstration on Facebook.
10 a.m. – Learn how to maintain your fitness at home with Marines on Instagram.
11 a.m. – See a highlight reel from Officer Training Command aboard Naval Station Newport on Facebook.
1 p.m. – Take a virtual tour of U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Shrike (WPB-87342) from Sandy Hook, New Jersey on Facebook.
4 p.m. – Learn about Navy Helicopter Maintainers and Fire Scouts, which are unmanned aerial vehicles. The content will be available on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram
6 p.m. – Hear a special message on COVID-19 from the U.S. Marine Corps on Facebook and Instagram.
Additional content will appear on social media throughout the day, including a photo contest where people can share their favorite #SelfieWithASailor moment from previous Fleet Weeks, and shout-outs from New York natives aboard USS Wasp (LHD 1).
Check VirtualFleetWeekNYC’s social media platforms as noted above to view these events: FleetWeekNewYork on Facebook or @FleetWeekNYC on Instagram. Join the conversation on social media by using #VirtualFleetWeekNYC.